Mining
Planning the mines of the future today.
We understand that funding is what drives this industry. Funding comes from the project value, and to maximize project value, miners of all sizes – juniors to established players – need a company like BESTECH to help them tell their story and to tell it objectively and effectively.
We start with an open mind, build on your data, and do what’s suitable for your project. Every project is treated as a unique project, with unique requirements and a unique process to mine. We promote simpler designs that are faster to build, more economical to build and operate, and easier to fund.
Qualifications
- Underground (Hardrock & Softrock)
- Surface (Stripping & Open Pit)
- Integrated Operating Scheduling
- Life-of-Mine Planning
- Mining Methods
- Operating Philosophies
- Equipment Selection
- Material Handling Systems
- Mine Services
- Backfill
- Drilling & Blasting
- Geotechnical
- Ventilation
- Haulage/Handling
Our Process
01Exploration Phase
Our unique and proprietary step change process leverages the power of innovation.
BESTECH challenges the conventional approach to mine design. Our unique and proprietary step change process leverages innovation to ensure success. This phase is critical to get right because of significant stakeholder engagement. With decades of experience, we will outline the best opportunities for your project.
BESTECH Benefits Delivered:
- Front End Loading (FEL) Studies: assess the physical and financial viability of the mining project
- Prefeasibility Studies: study options, supported by key information, to assess if further investigation is warranted
- Feasibility Studies: estimate important factors of the operation to consider when evaluating whether to greenlight the project
02Development Phase
BESTECH helps you identify the best option to most effectively mine the ore body.
BESTECH gives you the benefits of the latest technology and expertise available and can be your partner in developing a digitized road map to lead you to mining success. BESTECH helps you identify the best option to mine the ore body most effectively. BESTECH executes the development-related elements of the Whole Mine concept to take advantage of best practices in development and engineering and how they fit in the overall life cycle of the mine.
BESTECH Benefits Delivered:
- Multidisciplinary Design: Development of drawings and engineering calculations
- Multidisciplinary Engineering: Assessments and approvals for engineering drawings
- Detailed Study Engineering: Explore different options for successful mine operations
- Real-time knowledge to take advantage of the power of Industry 4.0, with cloud platforms, wireless communications, and other advancements, providing a digitized road map to applying technology towards maximizing output
- Step change process to maximize mechanization, taking advantage of the latest in technology and equipment, with remote control rooms and fewer people in the operations
03Construction Phase
BESTECH represents the ideal partner to help you address all phases of engineering.
BESTECH executes the construction-related elements of the Whole Mine™ concept to take advantage of best practices in construction management and how they fit in the overall life cycle of the mine. BESTECH conducts the design and construction detail process, along with formal sign-off, all under one roof, allowing you the elasticity and adaptability to handle whatever events arise during the construction phase.
BESTECH Benefits Delivered:
- Mechanical design and construction management
- Electrical infrastructure design and construction management; Power your site with clean, green energy and reduce energy usage
- Automation design and construction management
- Environment management system design
04Operations Phase
BESTECH is recognized for its exceptional expertise in extending the productive life of existing mines.
BESTECH has established the processes and methods for continuing cost-effective ore extraction long after most mines would have given up because costs per tonne have exceeded market rates for the ore.
BESTECH Benefits Delivered:
- Mine Life Extension: extending the useful, productive life of mine projects
- Dewatering: removing water from the mine
- HyLoENVIRO™: Real-time environmental monitoring system for controlling emissions from operations
- Ventilation: ensuring safety for miners by providing clean air deep below the system, with energy savings over traditional methods thanks to ventilation on demand (VOD) technology
- Material Handling: moving goods across the mine site through a variety of methods, from traditional means to autonomous delivery of supplies
05Closure Phase
BESTECH will assist you with the closure and reclamation process to minimize the environmental impact of the mine.
We are committed to helping companies become environmental stewards by achieving compliance, mitigating risks and protecting the planet through environmentally responsible operations.
BESTECH Benefits Delivered:
- Mine Life Extension: extending the useful, productive life of mine projects
- Dewatering: removing water from the mine
- HyLoENVIRO™: Real-time environmental monitoring system for controlling emissions from operations
- Ventilation: ensuring safety for miners by providing clean air deep below the system, with energy savings over traditional methods thanks to ventilation on demand (VOD) technology
- Material Handling: moving goods across the mine site through a variety of methods, from traditional means to autonomous delivery of supplies
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Annual Hoisting Plant Inspection Program
2024-06-28 18:06:30
Annual Headframe Inspection
2024-06-26 18:36:36
Haulage Simulation
2024-06-26 18:00:47
Time Study
2023-06-28 18:42:11
Underground Mine Water Management Study
2023-06-28 18:27:02
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of Hoist Components
2023-06-28 16:58:24
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Study
2023-06-28 16:50:15
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Mine Fleet Analysis
2023-06-27 20:14:42
Black Mass Pilot Project
2023-06-27 19:54:41
Hoist Replacement
2023-06-26 18:49:40
Crystallizer Building
2023-06-26 18:42:48
Refinery Restart
2023-06-26 18:32:48
Underground Main Zone Expansion
2023-06-26 18:24:54
Concentrate Receiving Facility (CRF) Baghouse Replacement
2023-06-26 18:21:16
Ventilation Support Detailed Engineering
2023-06-26 18:16:15
Ore-Handling Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Upgrade
2023-06-26 18:10:22
Engineering Services Contract
2023-06-26 17:49:06
Mine Shaft Alimak 2.0
2022-06-27 20:01:58
Pole Line Upgrade
2022-06-26 20:04:36
Seismic Re-Entry Review & Development
2022-06-26 19:58:39
Paste Plant Engineering
2022-06-26 19:34:21
2220L Dewatering Pumps Upgrade
2022-06-26 19:28:57
Product Conveyor Ventilation Study
2021-06-28 18:18:09
Generating Station Upgrade
2021-06-28 17:51:08
Mining & Ore Body Capacity Study
2021-06-28 16:37:36
Underground Mining Operations Electrification & Energy Balance Studies
2021-06-27 17:56:24
Cage Hoist Replacement Front-End Engineering Design (FEL 3)
2020-06-28 17:44:17
Engineered Lifting Plans
2020-06-28 17:38:55
Tower & Mill Preliminary Economic Assessment
2020-06-28 17:16:34
Dust Capture Front-End Engineering & Design (FEL 3)
2020-06-27 19:45:36
Technology Roadmap
2020-06-26 17:55:12
Arc Flash Study
2019-03-07 19:59:42
Power System Studies
2018-06-27 19:33:06
Mine Pre-Feasibility Study
2018-06-27 17:49:04
115kV to 25kV Substation Detailed Engineering & Substation
2017-03-07 20:35:43
SO2 Clean Production Facility EPCM Design & Build
2017-03-07 19:55:55
Substation Replacement Study & Front End Engineering Design (FEL 3)
2017-03-07 17:16:28
Business Intelligence Program
2016-06-27 17:11:54
115 kV & 27.6 kV Power Distribution Detailed Design
2016-03-07 17:08:37
Power Infrastructure Project
2016-03-07 17:05:50
Stench Gas System Design
2016-03-07 16:31:04
Surface Fans Detailed Engineering
2015-03-07 20:33:29
Underground Process Water Improvements Study & Design
2015-03-07 17:20:08
Dewatering System Design Detailed Engineering
2015-03-07 17:18:32
Business Objects Reporting
2015-03-07 17:14:47
OSB Plant to Wood Pelletizer Conversion
2015-03-07 17:13:52
Ventilation Engineering Studies
2014-03-07 20:30:52
Network Technical Engineering Support
2014-03-07 19:58:29
Substation Replacement Feasibility Study (FEL1) to Front-End Engineering & Design (FEL 3)
2014-03-07 17:21:32
Pellet Decomposer Controls
2013-03-07 17:12:23
Automation Support Project
2013-03-07 17:11:25
Dump Valve Automation
2013-03-07 16:28:18
Pipe Slinging Device Design
2012-03-07 17:07:35
Personal Connection Network Security Reparations
2012-03-07 16:26:16
High-Availability Network Topology Project
2011-03-07 16:27:23
Wireless Upgrade Security Enhancements
2010-03-07 16:10:05
Smelter Compressed Air Upgrades
2010-03-07 16:09:08
Underground Wireless
2010-03-07 16:07:27
Energy Efficiency Projects Preliminary Detailed Engineering
2009-03-07 16:04:38
Custom Feed Calciner Plant
2009-03-07 16:03:25
Ventilation Control System (VCS) Integration
2008-03-07 15:59:36
Surface Intake Fan Installation
2007-03-07 16:01:17
Smelter Process Water Upgrades
2007-03-07 15:57:29
Converter Controls & Remote Operations
2007-03-07 15:55:09
Smelter Roaster Upgrades
2005-03-07 15:51:02
Custom Feed Calciner Plant Construction & Operational Support
2004-03-07 15:44:33
7.5 MW Cooling Plant Design & Installation
2002-02-26 19:56:23
Detailed Engineering Automation
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Lee Weitzel
Manager, Mine Engineering Services